Best News & Entertainment '24

Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

Experience: Freelancer at UWC campus newspaper (2005), Sales Executive at Leadership Magazine (2007-2009), Editorial Assistant and writer for BONA magazine (2023-2024), Briefly News (2024 -Present)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3291 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Thank you for business ideas": Student inspires Mzansi with his side hustles

"Thank you for business ideas": Student inspires Mzansi with his side hustles

People

11 months ago

"Should we call him a pilot?": Taxi driver's wild rules go viral in Mzansi

"Should we call him a pilot?": Taxi driver's wild rules go viral in Mzansi

People

11 months ago

"I felt your pain": Woman shares things she misses as a South African living in the US, SA reacts

"I felt your pain": Woman shares things she misses as a South African living in the US, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"May life be kind to you both": 22-year-old couple ties the knot at Home Affairs, SA reacts

"May life be kind to you both": 22-year-old couple ties the knot at Home Affairs, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Please share a link": UK man's gorgeous Cape Town apartment tour leaves SA stunned by price

"Please share a link": UK man's gorgeous Cape Town apartment tour leaves SA stunned by price

People

a year ago

"She never gatekeeps": Woman shares nearly R30K yearly earnings from content creation, SA impressed

"She never gatekeeps": Woman shares nearly R30K yearly earnings from content creation, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"You're spilling the beans": Man's hilarious remote control revival hack goes viral, SA amused

"You're spilling the beans": Man's hilarious remote control revival hack goes viral, SA amused

People

a year ago

A man’s hilarious clip showing him biting a remote-control battery to revive it went viral, with many viewers confirming the trick works and suggesting others.

"He's going to be a president": 3-Year Old Boy’s National Anthem Version Charms Mzansi

"He's going to be a president": 3-Year Old Boy’s National Anthem Version Charms Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A three-year-old boy's heartfelt but inaccurate rendition of the national anthem went viral, charming Mzansi with his pure love for the country.

"That's not his voice": UK podcasters react to edited clip of Zuma's English struggle, SA debates

"That's not his voice": UK podcasters react to edited clip of Zuma's English struggle, SA debates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral TikTok video of UK podcasters reacting to an edited clip of former President Jacob Zuma struggling with English sparked amusement and a heated debate.

"He's clever": Man fills trolley with chicken and cheese during trolley dash challenge, SA impressed

"He's clever": Man fills trolley with chicken and cheese during trolley dash challenge, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A viral video of a Shoprite employee strategically filling his trolley with 10 bags of chicken and blocks of cheese in a one-minute dash stunned viewers.

"You have a gorgeous home": Woman shows off her modern, smart kitchen and lounge, SA impressed

"You have a gorgeous home": Woman shows off her modern, smart kitchen and lounge, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's video showcasing her gorgeous kitchen, complete with a massive Carrol Boyes collection and Smeg appliances, impressed social media users.

"This is so heartwarming": Woman’s surprise return home from America moves Mzansi

"This is so heartwarming": Woman’s surprise return home from America moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's emotional TikTok video of her surprising her family with an unexpected return home from America showcased a heartwarming family reunion.

'You should try their cakes": UK man impressed by Woolworths store and goods, SA reacts

'You should try their cakes": UK man impressed by Woolworths store and goods, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A UK content creator's TikTok video documenting his shopping trip at Woolies confirmed the store’s ‘boujee’ reputation among South African viewers.

"Let her experience everything": Mom's video trying out seafood for the first time has SA amused

"Let her experience everything": Mom's video trying out seafood for the first time has SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A hilarious video of a mom trying mussels and prawns for the first time went viral after she ate the shells, leaving her daughter stunned and viewers amused.

"You needed all the lessons": Woman shares 4 mistakes she made as a business owner, SA moved

"You needed all the lessons": Woman shares 4 mistakes she made as a business owner, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A hardworking business owner’s viral video details the four major mistakes she made, including spending profits too soon resonated with many social media users.

Bongiwe Mati